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Re: Sundanzer DC vs. AC inverter fridge
A small solar system/small cabin... Running DC fridge/freezer can make sense. Assuming you are OK with manual defrosting. As systems grow--Usually the inverters are on 100% of the time (enough loads,…1 · -
Re: Proper care of MC4 connectors?
My two concerns.... https://www.staubli.com/content/dam/ecs/technical-documentation/assembly-instructions/RE/PV_SOL-LVDC-en.pdf MC4 connectors have something like a 100 cycle mating life... Not the w…1 · -
Re: CC and remote Voltmeters different?
In general, make sure your batteries are "charged/full" for DVMs... Seen some strange behaviors with weak batteries (consistent, but wrong, readings--If I recall correctly, saw "added …2 · -
Re: Lithium batteries easily freeze/destroy when discharged.
Probably not going to change the temperature for charging of lithium batteries very much... Pretty much controlled by the chemistry itself... Just like there are different lead acid types (variations…1 · -
Re: Mounting bifacial panels at 90 degrees?
For the first pass, assume that you have two panels (mono-faced) back to back, here is PV Watts for 90 vertical facing West (270) for Sterling Colorado: https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/pvwatts.php Facing We…1 ·
